Polk County property record for 2437 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,413 sqft · built 2010 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,124 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $172,500 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,602 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/00248-417-000 |
| Primary APN | 120/00248-417-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,413 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,193 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 525 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 588 sqft |
| Basement Area | 513 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 213 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,124 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 567 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 34 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2437 E PORTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-4718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 CARMAN ESTATES PLAT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARMAN ESTATES PLAT 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 10805 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2437 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-4718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016569 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16074 / 526 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2437 E PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-4718 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000036718 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19537/734 |
| Instrument | 2023-00036718 |
| Name | NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | TUSTIN, CA 92780 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $265,600 (+8.67%) Land $62,300 Building $203,300 | $265,600 (+8.67%) Land $62,300 Building $203,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,602.00 (+3.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $244,400 Land $56,600 Building $187,800 | $244,400 Land $56,600 Building $187,800 | |
| 2020 | $4,452.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · May 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink, Nextlink, T-Mobile.
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